Courses

Political Science 098 C
Political Science non-transfer seminar
½ -2 units (Variable units) (may be taken for credit 4 times)
Lecture/discussion hours will vary with credit given
Prerequisite: May be required. This is a lecture/discussion approach to particular problems for students who wish to increase their knowledge of subjects, which are not generally taught in college. Various topics will be offered according to the interests of the instructor and students as stated in the class schedule. Various types of measuring devices will be used and unit credit may range form ½ to 2 non-transferable units in any given semester. Consult the class schedule to verify credit for a particular term. Eligibility for English 100 recommended.

Political Science 100 C Government of the United States
Three hours lecture per week
Credit by examination
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC, CAN GOVT 2
This course covers the political theories and practices of United States Government, at national, state and local levels. This course satisfies the requirements of United States Constitution and government. Duplicate credit not granted for POSC 100HC. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 100 HC Government of the United States
Three hours lecture per week
Credit by examination
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC, CAN GOVT 2
This course is an enhanced college level course enhanced for honor students. This course covers the political theories and practices of United States Government, at national, state and local levels. This course satisfies the requirements of United States Constitution and government. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended. Duplicate credit not granted for POSC 100C.

Political Science 120 C Political Theory
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is a survey of Western political theory from ancient Greece to the Modern Age. It shows how political theory shapes current institutions and ideologies in the United States, Europe, ad other countries of the world.

Political Science 130 C Political Communication
3 Units
Three hours lecture per week.
UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC
This course covers the theory and application of rhetorical criticism to contemporary and political communication events. Stress will be placed on the rhetorical/political strategies used to advance concepts and policy options. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 135 C Parties, Political Actions Committees and campaigns
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
CSU
This course is an analysis of the challenges faced by the Democratic and Republican parties as they are being replaced by campaign management firms (CMF's), Political Action committees (PAC's) and electronic media advertising. Special emphasis is given to critical analysis of the presidential election campaign process and of the resulting implication of the democratic process in the United States. Eligibility for English 100 recommended.

Political Science 155 C Legal Method and the Legal Assistant
3 units
Three lecture hours per week
CSU
This is the basic orientation course to provide the student with an examination of court systems, legal research and case analysis. It provides the student with an understanding of the ethics and standards of the legal profession, especially the relationship of the legal assistant to client and attorney. Eligibility for English 100 recommended.

Political Science 200 C Introduction to Political Science
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is an introduction to the study of political science. It explores the many aspects of politics, examining its relationship to morality, culture, economics, justice and international affairs both theoretically and practically. As an introductory course, it includes elements form the major sub-disciplines of political science, including American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.

Political Science 209 C Urban Politics
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
UC/CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, CUL PL
This Course is a concentrated study of urban America with particular emphasis on the challenging problems facing the country's metropolitan areas. The approach will be interdisciplinary in order to facilitate conceptual learning and a balanced understanding of the urban dilemma. Major areas of study will include the history and development of urban United States intergovernmental relations, poverty, racial and ethnic relations, pollution, crime, public services, education, planning and renewal. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 210 C Contemporary Political Issues in America
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is an intensive study of issues associated with the concepts of democracy, federalism, separation of powers, judicial review, preservation of individual rights and related topics. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 215 C Comparative Political Systems
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is a comparative study of the political theories and practices of selected European and non-Western political systems. Also included in the course is a careful analysis of the dynamics of political change and its relationship to economic and social development. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 220 C Introduction to Public Administration
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
CSU
This course will concentrate of giving the students a background in fiscal policy (budgeting), personnel, policy-making, and general organization. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 230 C Introduction to International Relations
3 Units
Three lecture hours per week
UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC
This course is a study of relations of nations including the function of power, diplomacy, international law and organization, and economic factors. Special emphasis will be placed on such concepts as war, nationalism, imperialism, ideological conflict and collective security, and how these concepts affect American foreign policy. Eligibility for English 100 C recommended.

Political Science 298 C Political Science Seminar
½ - 3 Units (Variable Units) (May be taken for credit 4 times)
Lecture/discussion hours will vary with credit given.
UC Credit Limitation/CSU
Prerequisite: May be required. (See class schedule). This is a lecture/discussion type course developed on a particular limited problem or topic of interest to students. It is designed for able students who wish to increase their knowledge of a particular topic concerning which no other regular class offered. A paper or group activity may be requested. Credit may range from ½ unit to 3 units. Consult class schedule for the offerings a particular semester.

Political Science 299 C Political Science Independent Study
1 Units (May be taken for credit 4 times)
UC Credit Limitation/CSU
Varying hours of scheduled conferences per week according to instructor.
Prerequisite: Approved Independent Study Learning Contract. Independent study is for able students who wish to extend their knowledge o a particular area through individual research and study. It is thought that topics might develop out of a curiosity stimulated in regular class. The student would then contact the supervising instructor to develop a contract for his/her particular interest so that they can learn more regarding their special topic.